There was a time when the Metropolitan Division was the laughingstock of the NHL, one that boasted the Stanley Cup-contending Pittsburgh Penguins and seven teams better equipped for the AHL.
With the Olympic break upon us, as far as points per game go, the Metro actually ranks ahead of the Atlantic. The Western Conference boasts the best teams from top to bottom, but the Metro is no longer the worst division in the NHL.
The Metro is the tightest division in the league and will be worth watching down the stretch. This is a snapshot of where each team stands now and their outlook over the rest of the season.
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